Our first Professional chapter was born on September 15th, 2011 at an event at the Colombian Consulate in New York City. This chapter was created to consolidate the vast network of Colombian and Latino professionals in the metropolitan area.
Our "founding" members and leaders are:
Chapter President
Yolanis Barros
Economist – Baruch College – CUNY
Works at: State Farm
Chapter Vice President
Stephanie Zapata
International Marketing – Baruch College – CUNY
Works at: XL Alliance
Professionals' Night: Inaugural Networking & Career Development Event
September 15, 2011
Colombian Consulate in New York City
Agenda
Welcome Remarks:
- María Giraldo
PorColombia Director of Professionals (former)
- Dra. Elsa Gladys Cifuentes Aranzazu
General Colombian Consul in New York
- Yolanis Barros
PC Professional Chapter President
Partnerships' Presentations:
- Colombianos Prósperos/ProMicro
- ViveLa
Social Media Workshop for Small Business Owners:
- Carlos Macías
PorColombia President
Wine & Cheese Networking Session